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About the NRC

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 Antonia

What you think – NRC reviews

We always love it when we hear from you about a great experience at the NRC – here’s our latest

About the NRC

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Antonia

Use the NRC for filming e-learning demos

The NRC is hosting a clinical education team for filming of their e-learning demonstrations. The current restrictions either prevent or

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February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Antonia

NRC offers support as exam venue

In light of the current pandemic, the Government has asked for potential examination venues to register with the Department of

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January 25, 2021August 5, 2021 Antonia

Book with confidence, whatever happens in 2021

2020 showed us that nothing is certain, and 2021 is shaping up to be similar. At the NRC, we want

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January 19, 2021August 5, 2021 Antonia

Embracing the environment at the NRC

The environment has been at the heart of the NRC right from the start. If you are interested in an

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January 1, 2021December 16, 2020 Antonia

Happy New Year from the NRC

Thanks to NRC Operations Manager Mat Stringer for the stunning shot of dawn from the NRC.

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December 7, 2020December 11, 2020 Antonia

NRC holiday opening hours

The NRC will close at 5pm on 23 December and reopen on Monday 4 January. For urgent queries, calls and

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December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 Antonia

Busy days at the NRC

Most people only see the NRC during a meeting – but the centre is busy on a daily basis with

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November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Antonia

Great ideas start with coffee

If you’re a coffee drinker, you’ll be glad to know that the team at the NRC take their coffee seriously.

About the NRC

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 Antonia

A lens on optical history

If you work in optics, you may occasionally stumble across a piece of old equipment or vintage spectacle frames. It

     EXCELLENT rating  
 Based on 26 reviews 
    
  
 
       We have used the meeting facilities at ABDO on numerous occasions.  The staff are extremely warm, welcoming and accommodating (huge shout out to Mat Stringer, nothing is too much trouble).  The facilities are excellent and the rooms are always set up exactly as requested.  I would have no hesitation in recommending this as a meeting venue.
     
   Yvonne LEA 
 21/03/2024
 
 
 
 
     The venue is a perfect location, facilities are great with spacious rooms and everything you need for your event. Staff are really helpful and can't do enough for you. Will use again.
     
   Shirley SMITH 
 29/02/2024
 
 
 
 
     Had an amazing couple of days at the NRC for the FQE practical revision event. Staff were very welcoming, friendly and approachable and I feel a lot better about the upcoming exams. The layout and aesthetics of the building are incredible. However, the highlight of my day was the lush lunch packs that we got for both days, amazing!  Special shout out to Matt Stringer who provided me with a goody bag full of left over cakes!
     
   Katie Martin 
 14/02/2024
 
 
 
 
     Amazing couple of days at the NRC for the practical revision sessions. Staff were incredible, very knowledgeable, friendly and approachable!
Invaluable in preparing for my final examinations.
Incredible location, design of the building and interior is lovely, and so clean!
     
   emelye c-p 
 14/02/2024
 
 
 
 
     Superb Venue. Very bright, exceptional Professional Staff, Spacious and Close to Birmingham City Centre.
     
   richard fowler 
 10/02/2024
 
 
 
 
     Held our first conference here on Monday running five simultaneous streams of education. The venue is great with easy parking but above all, the staff are excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and the day ran flawlessly.

Big thanks to Matt and the team.
     
   ian beasley 
 29/11/2023
 
 
 
 
     I have been a delegate using this centre for the last 4 years, year on year for a variety of reasons and events. Regardless of type of event, reasons for the event, the consensus is it is adaptable for the requirements of the individuals, businesses and sponsors.

The location is brilliant. You have several nearby hotels within a 1 mile radius for overnight stay whilst also not being far from various methods of transport including the M6, Birmingham train station, Birmingham Airport and other connecting Motorways such as the M5 and M42.

They have several floors available to be tailored to your requirements, with a very modern hot drinks dispensing machine for you and your delegates attending and equally technogically advanced for your needs of your meetings and/or conferences.

Mat Stringer and his team are the brains behind the operations and he will go the extra mile to ensure you're welcome and you're set up for the day, even if you're having technical difficulties, he is there.

It takes just one phone call or email to have that discussion which will revolutionise how you hold conferences for you and your businesses.
     
   Google “CaptFatNeck” Review 
 31/10/2023
 
 
 
 
     The NRC is a fantastic place, not only for Opticians. Great meeting space for any working group, easy to access and great views over the city. The staff are super helpful, 5 stars!
     
   Mark Chatham 
 26/10/2023
 
 
 
 
     We recently hosted a course here and wouldn't have changed a thing. Facilities were exactly what we needed, venue was clean and tidy, staff were lovely and friendly, and nothing was too much trouble at all. Very much looking forward to returning in a few weeks
     
   Jordan Froude 
 13/10/2023
 
 
 
 
     This place is an amazing resource. The quality and design of the clinic rooms are really professional and they almost feel like a boutique hotel. The attention to detail and service from both Matthew and Rebecca was also exceptional. A great place for learning. Thank you.
     
   Edel Duffy 
 03/10/2023